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Bill Bradley, Earl Monroe get another chance to show their ‘forever bond’ that goes much farther than Knicks title

Two icons of the New York Knicks’ 1973 championship era reunited in the South Bronx on Thursday to celebrate a milestone for their shared legacy. Bill Bradley, the two-time NBA champion and former U.S.

senator, joined Earl “The Pearl” Monroe at the dedication of the Earl Monroe New Renaissance Basketball School, a 69,000-square-foot charter school blending basketball with academic programs like media, law, and marketing for 440 students in grades 9–12. Bradley, now 83, called Monroe ‘the reason of my heart,’ emphasizing the unbreakable bond formed during their two NBA titles together.

The event drew a star-studded crowd, including NBA commissioner Adam Silver, former Knicks John Starks and Stephon Marbury, and celebrity superfan Tracy Morgan, all gathered to honor Monroe’s impact beyond the court. Monroe, 81, reflected on the school’s mission, noting how it opens doors for students to engage with sports in ways beyond playing—whether in broadcasting, marketing, or other fields.

The ceremony also coincided with the Knicks’ historic 2026 championship, ending a 53-year title drought since Monroe’s 1973 team won it all.

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